Health and Safety Manager

Company: Amrize
Location: Whiting
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Location: East Chicago Watling IN Job Req ID: 13425 Join our amazing team and contribute as a: /n Health and Safety Manager ABOUT THE ROLE /n The Health and Safety Manager is responsible ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at the plant. The role entails overseeing safety activities, ensuring strict adherence to Amrize Safety Standards, and managing contractors to ensure they comply with safety regulations. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH /n /n - Provide strong leadership in promoting a safety-first culture among all project personnel. Lead by example by adhering to safety standards and practices. /n - Conduct regular safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions. /n - Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify compliance. Identify areas of improvement and work on continuous safety enhancement. /n - Conduct pre-construction safety meetings with contractors and subcontractors and manage and oversee contractors' field activities. /n - Perform comprehensive risk assessments for all project activities. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize risks. Regularly assess the effectiveness of risk control measures. /n - Enforce incident reporting and investigation process as per Amrize standards. Lead investigations into accidents, near-misses, and incidents. Develop corrective action plans and monitor their implementation to prevent recurrence. /n - Develop, communicate, and maintain emergency response plans. Conduct drills and exercises to ensure readiness for emergencies. Collaborate with local emergency services and authorities as needed. /n - Maintain accurate records of safety-related activities, including incidents, inspections, and training. /n - Identify training needs and provide or facilitate training to ensure all personnel are adequately prepared for their roles. /n - Stay current with new safety technologies and methodologies. /n - Establish effective communication channels for safety and environmental matters. /n - Collaborate closely with employees, stakeholders, including contractors, to ensure alignment with safety and environmental objectives. /n - Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. /n /n WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR /n Education: Associate's degree or 3 years of equivalent experience /n Additional Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree /n Required Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the industrial construction field. /n Required Training/Certifications: OHSA Training /n Required Computer and Software Skills: Google Documents, SAP, MS Office, Google Email, Excel, Word /n Additional Requirements: /n /n - Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations. /n - Exceptional leadership and communication skills. /n - Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. /n - Ability to work collaboratively with diverse project teams. /n - Attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement in safety performance. /n - Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests. /n /n WHAT WE OFFER /n /n - Competitive salary /n - Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings /n - Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance /n - Holistic Health & Well-being programs /n - Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care /n - Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts /n - Paid time off & paid holidays /n - Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity) /n - Educational Assistance Program /n - Dress for your day /n BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition! Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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